Low ruminal pH could drag down overall herd health

WHEN a dairy cow's ruminal pH dips below 5.8, it starts to drag down her overall health as well, and the cascade of events ultimately leaves dairy producers with increased treatment expenses and decreased overall production.

"For the modern dairy cow, it's common to take betwe

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